Pantry Play Dough

This play dough is what I used to play with as a child. My mom usually kept a Tupperware container of it in our refrigerator and it was there for to me to play with whenever I wanted to create something. Fast forward to my years as a mom to youngsters, and it became a… Continue reading Pantry Play Dough

Spinach Balls

[recipe title=”Spinach Balls” difficulty=”easy”] [recipe-ingredients] 2 (10-oz) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed 2 cups stuffing mix or fresh breadcrumbs 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 6 eggs 3/4 cup softened butter Salt and pepper, to taste [/recipe-ingredients] [recipe-directions] Drain the spinach thoroughly and squeeze dry with paper towels. Combine the spinach, stuffing mix, Parmesan cheese, eggs,… Continue reading Spinach Balls

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Cheesesteaks Three Ways

[recipe title=”Cheesesteaks Three Ways” difficulty=”easy”] [recipe-ingredients] Olive oil, to coat the pan 3 (4-6 oz) servings sirloin steak (preferably Kansas City) cut into thin strips 3 Italian rolls Buffalo Beef Style: 2 (1-oz) slices Buffalo Mozzarella 1 oz Blue Cheese crumbles Buffalo-style hot sauce, to taste 1 Tbsp scallion, finely chopped 1 Tbsp celery, finely… Continue reading Cheesesteaks Three Ways

My Three Cheese Baked Ziti Is Pasta Perfection

This baked ziti recipe is one of those recipes that evolved into perfection. I never really followed a recipe for baked ziti…I just threw in this or that…sometimes beef, sometimes sausage. Sometimes ricotta, sometimes cottage cheese. But certain combinations really stood out, so I started measuring my ingredients and finally landed on this recipe. I’ve… Continue reading My Three Cheese Baked Ziti Is Pasta Perfection

Luck of the Irish Bread Pudding

[recipe title=”Luck of the Irish Bread pudding” difficulty=”easy”] [recipe-ingredients] Sauce: 2 cups heavy whipping cream 6 Tbsp Irish cream liqueur 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2-1/2 tsp cornstarch 2-1/2 tsp water Bread Pudding: 10 cups French or Challah bread, cubed with crust 6 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped 6 oz white chocolate, chopped 4… Continue reading Luck of the Irish Bread Pudding

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Cookies and Cream Fudge

I love making this recipe because it’s always a hit with kids and takes very little time. It’s a great homemade gift of food during the holidays too. [recipe title=”Oreo Fudge” difficulty=”easy”] [recipe-ingredients] 1 (12-oz) bag white chocolate chips 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk 1 tsp vanilla 2 cups Oreos, crushed [/recipe-ingredients] [recipe-directions] Grease an… Continue reading Cookies and Cream Fudge

Touchdown Chili Dip

I love a good, warm, cheesy dip as an appetizer. If it’s easy to prepare, that makes it even better! This Touchdown Chili Dip is a total crowdpleaser, it takes minutes to prepare, and scores big time on the flavor meter. I’ve always loved it as a tailgating treat during football season, but really, it’s… Continue reading Touchdown Chili Dip

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